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Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Every summer, the population of Rehoboth, DE, explodes to 25 times its normal size. The additional thousands of beachcombers swarming the shores are metropolitans and politicos from Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, escaping their daily grind.9601280

Every summer, the population of Rehoboth, DE, explodes to 25 times its normal size. The additional thousands of beachcombers swarming the shores are metropolitans and politicos from Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, escaping their daily grind.

Rehoboth’s Funland

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The Paratrooper is just one of the many rides you’ll find at Rehoboth’s Funland, which has been in operation since 1962.9601280

The Paratrooper is just one of the many rides you’ll find at Rehoboth’s Funland, which has been in operation since 1962.

The Rehoboth lifeguard patrol

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The Rehoboth lifeguard patrol has been saving the day since 1921. In 2011 alone, this 55-member team was responsible for over 400 rescues.9601280

The Rehoboth lifeguard patrol has been saving the day since 1921. In 2011 alone, this 55-member team was responsible for over 400 rescues.

Dolle’s Candyland

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The salt water taffy at Dolle’s Candyland has made this confectioner a Rehoboth Beach staple since 1926.9601280

The salt water taffy at Dolle’s Candyland has made this confectioner a Rehoboth Beach staple since 1926.

Venice Beach’s promenade

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Venice Beach’s promenade, which dates back to 1905, is called an ocean walk, since it’s made of concrete as opposed to wooden planks.9601280

Venice Beach’s promenade, which dates back to 1905, is called an ocean walk, since it’s made of concrete as opposed to wooden planks.

Venice Beach, CA

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Venice Beach’s local artistic community is joined by the 16 million tourists that find inspiration in this vibrant bohemian paradise every year.9601280

Venice Beach’s local artistic community is joined by the 16 million tourists that find inspiration in this vibrant bohemian paradise every year.

Arbor Skate Shop

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Venice has been known to locals as “Dogtown” since the 1970s, when a group of young surfers -- or “Z-Boys” as they were known -- revolutionized the sport of skateboarding. Arbor Skate Shop has been handcrafting environmentally sustainable, high-performance surf, skate and snowboards since 1995.9601280

Venice has been known to locals as “Dogtown” since the 1970s, when a group of young surfers -- or “Z-Boys” as they were known -- revolutionized the sport of skateboarding. Arbor Skate Shop has been handcrafting environmentally sustainable, high-performance surf, skate and snowboards since 1995.

Venice, CA

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A creative visionary named Abott Kinney dreamed of building the Venice, Italy, of America. He wanted to make sure his oceanfront oasis was more magnificent than any other, so he connected the promenade to an intricate system of canals, which are lined with multi-million-dollar homes.9601280

A creative visionary named Abott Kinney dreamed of building the Venice, Italy, of America. He wanted to make sure his oceanfront oasis was more magnificent than any other, so he connected the promenade to an intricate system of canals, which are lined with multi-million-dollar homes.

Venice Ale House

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The outdoor patio at the Venice Ale House is the perfect spot for taking in the crazy circus of artists, street performers and vendors who turn the ocean walk into a living theatre.9601280

The outdoor patio at the Venice Ale House is the perfect spot for taking in the crazy circus of artists, street performers and vendors who turn the ocean walk into a living theatre.

Venice Ale House

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At the Venice Ale House, their sampler of drinks is served on a modified longboard and is called a “skate.”9601280

At the Venice Ale House, their sampler of drinks is served on a modified longboard and is called a “skate.”

Venice Beach’s Sidewalk Café

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Venice Beach’s Sidewalk Café is another great spot for people-watching along the ocean walk. And with its fresh food and live music, it’s been a Venice landmark for 25 years.9601280

Venice Beach’s Sidewalk Café is another great spot for people-watching along the ocean walk. And with its fresh food and live music, it’s been a Venice landmark for 25 years.